Cataclysm: New Class & Race Combinations

One of the features that will be going live with patch 4.0.3a are the new Race/Class combinations. This has been in our Cataclysm Guide for a while but we figured you might appreciate a nice clean table to ponder over while you wait for the servers to come back up.

Update: To clarify questions being asked in the comments: When maintenance is complete, you will be able to choose any of the new combinations denoted by the symbol in the "Added in 4.0.3a" table below. However, you will need to purchase Cataclysm and wait until December 7th before you can roll a Goblin or Worgen.

Comments

Comment by Noxychu

Comment by Mooseunk

I still think it's odd gnomes are the only race that can't be hunters. There's bound to be some vegitarian pets that wouldn't try eating their owners...well...maybe...

Comment by poozer

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:29:15 -0600

slightly confused. do you have to own cata to get the new race/class combos, or is it available when the servers come up today?

Comment by Tickelberg

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:32:38 -0600

If that was the case Forsaken might be careful too, a wolf or mastiff might grab one of their limbs and bury it somewhere. :p

Comment by septor

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:33:21 -0600

slightly confused. do you have to own cata to get the new race/class combos, or is it available when the servers come up today?

You can play the new race class combinations once 4.0.3a is live. Example, Orc Mage, Dwarf Shaman, Troll Druid, Human Hunter.

You cannot play the Worgan or Goblins until after you've purchased and installed/upgraded to Cataclysm.

Comment by Spectrezh

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:33:40 -0600

slightly confused. do you have to own cata to get the new race/class combos, or is it available when the servers come up today?

available today!

the only race/class combo u need XP with is goblin and worgens

Comment by Mooseunk

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:36:12 -0600

Just checking, the only race that can have the mastiff pet is worgen due to phasing, correct?

Comment by Tickelberg

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:39:20 -0600

I think the ex pack will mainly be to introduce the Worgen and the Goblins, after patch 4.0.3s the new race/class will be available. One sweet Gnome priestess coming up tomorrow, at least if the area is not overpopulated (who am I kidding). In Europe maintanance and patches are always done on wednesday.

Comment by rixius

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:40:35 -0600

I still think it's odd gnomes are the only race that can't be hunters. There's bound to be some vegitarian pets that wouldn't try eating their owners...well...maybe...

So how do you explain Goblin Hunters then?

Still feel alliance and gnomes in general are being jyped. Gnome Pally needed to balance the Class/Race/Faction spectrum. >_>

Comment by Shiaz

Comment by Alexj

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:53:25 -0600

So...Alliance will now have one less race/class combo than the Horde =/ Also Gnomes will now be the only race with only 6 classes available to them. Not sure I'd endorse any of the available ones but it's still a bit lame. I'm not saying I want everything overly balanced (in fact I love that not all races can be all classes but the faction difference I'm not a big fan of)

Comment by VK107

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:55:51 -0600

Aw man I was hoping for an Undead Paladin... Would be the best combo ever...

Comment by Shiaz

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:56:50 -0600

Undead and Gnome Paladins would cause a veritable UPROAR in PvP though. I'm glad Blizz nipped that thought in the planning stages.

Comment by Giorsoine

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:58:13 -0600

So how do you explain Goblin Hunters then?

They don't taste or smell nice, so they got no problems ;)

Comment by Oakenshadow

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:10:13 -0600

Finally, the human hunter. We should have had that a LONG time ago.

Comment by Eijnir

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:13:12 -0600

I still think it's odd gnomes are the only race that can't be hunters. There's bound to be some vegitarian pets that wouldn't try eating their owners...well...maybe...

So how do you explain Goblin Hunters then?

Gnomes are shorter.

Comment by runedragon1985

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:14:06 -0600

The Tauren Paladin! Ret Bull gives you WIIIINGS!

Comment by Barmazuz

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:22:47 -0600

I still think it's odd gnomes are the only race that can't be hunters. There's bound to be some vegitarian pets that wouldn't try eating their owners...well...maybe...

So how do you explain Goblin Hunters then?

Gnomes are shorter.

That's because that if a pet of a Goblin will even try to eat his owner, he will just get himself blown :p

Comment by helerose

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:44:45 -0600

think it is off that the alli only have one race that can be druid

Comment by Zurgan

on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:47:00 -0600

Just a simple question here to clarify some thoughts i have.I have a BE female paladin that i want to change into a Tauren. However i do not want to have a female tauren. Have never done any race changes on any character before and thats where my question comes.

- Do i get to choose gender aswell when i racechange or is that another transaction to be made to get that to happen?